5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home
BY AMEENA MARIA KHAWAJA
PHOTO: MICHAEL D. BECKWITH
Wouldn’t you love to surround yourself with a cozy, slightly mysterious atmosphere everyday?
WE GET IT.
Since most of us don’t have a castle to officially call home, here are 5 tips to help give a magical feel to your everyday space:
1.
light with lamps
CHOOSE YOUR BULBS WISELY.
Using a lamp instead of overhead light gives you the freedom to customize the lighting of each section of your home.
Floor lamps can be a beautiful way to uplight a room, + a richly colored lampshade can add instant ambience.
WIZARD’S SECRET: Use an Edison bulb with or without a shade to give a vintage feel to any lamp.
PHOTO: FRANTISEK G.
2.
display your BOOKS
AH, BOOKS.
All wizards have plenty of them, so don’t hide yours away!
Don’t have space for a large bookshelf? Create a cozy nook around your comfiest chair! Wall shelves with unique bookends are a perfect way to showcase your favorite magical (ahem, Harry Potter) books in a small space.
WIZARD’S SECRET: Displaying vintage books creates even more of a sense of mystery, so keep an eye out for the at your local secondhand shop.
PHOTO: ANNIE SPRATT
3.
BURN INCENSE
NOTHING SAYS TRELAWNEY’S CLASSROOM LIKE FRAGRANT SMOKE.
Incense can provide a calming atmosphere to any room, bring focus to meditation, + clear unwanted energies.
Use varieties like handmade stick incense or natural resins that don’t contain synthetic additives.
WIZARD’S SECRET: Use a brass burner for a more magical aesthetic.
PHOTO: PETER SIDOROV
4.
DECORATE with brass
WHO NEEDS GOLD?
Brass is an inexpensive way to give your home pops of vintage gold. The more it oxidizes, the more of an antique feel it will have, so no need to polish it every week.
Small pieces like this bowl can be found at your local thrift store, or your grandmother’s garage…don’t be afraid to
WIZARD’S SECRET: Visit an Indian or Asian market to find the perfect, affordable accent decor!
PHOTO: STEPHANIE HARVEY
5.
make tea
THE NORTH TOWER WINS AGAIN.
In addition to numerous health benefits, tea leaves are a staple of any wizarding household.
Loose leaf varieties make for the most beautiful cups, not to mention providing the option to read your fortune after your last sip.
WIZARD’S SECRET: Herbal teas are a flavorful, relaxing way to end a long day without worrying about late-night caffeine.
PHOTO: MATT SEYMOUR
These simple ideas can give your everyday life a boost of old world magic, + transform any living space into your very own Hogwarts common room...house elves not included ✨
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